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Academic Year 2005/2006
Islamic Civilization: The Classical Age
HIST 231 FA
This course surveys the historical development of Islamic civilization from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the rise of the Ottoman state. Special emphasis will be placed on the unique cultural forms this
civilization
developed and the emergence of Islam as a world religion. This course primarily deals with the history of Muslim peoples and only secondarily with Islam as a system of religious belief.
MAJOR READINGS
Marshall Hodgson, THE VENTURE OF ISLAM, vols. 1 & 2.
THE KORAN
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two assigned papers 5-7 pages in length, four in-class quizzes, final registrar scheduled exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Attendance and class participation will be factored into final grade.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Masters,Bruce A.
- Times: .M.W... 08:30AM-09:50AM; Location: PAC002;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 10 FR: 10
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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